GTA 6: Everything That Happened From the First Trailer Until Today (Timeline)

Grand Theft Auto VI arrives on November 19, 2026 — and the road here has produced records, delays, leaks and a showcase that crashed Netflix. If you missed any part of it, this is the guide: everything Rockstar Games has confirmed about GTA 6, from the first trailer in December 2023 to this week, in chronological order, with no rumors.

Quick answer: where does GTA 6 stand today?

The date is locked for November 19, 2026 (midnight local time) on PS5, PS5 Pro and Xbox Series X|S — no PC version at launch. The Standard Edition costs $79.99 and the Ultimate $99.99 (digital only); the physical box contains a code, not a disc. Preloading begins November 12. After the August 27 Extended Look, pre-orders jumped nearly 600%. The online mode arrives after launch.

Timeline

Date	What happened
Dec 4, 2023	Trailer 1, released early after it leaked. Around 90 million views in 24 hours — a YouTube record for a non-music video. Introduces Lucia and Jason and a “2025” window.
May 2, 2025	First delay: from 2025 to May 26, 2026.
May 6, 2025	Trailer 2, showing the chemistry between Jason and Lucia, plus an information dump on Rockstar’s site: Leonida, Vice City, supporting characters. Over 475 million views in 24 hours across platforms.
Nov 6, 2025	Second delay: new date November 19, 2026, “for additional polish.”
Jun 25, 2026	Pre-orders open: $79.99 (Standard) and $99.99 (Ultimate, digital). Vintage Vice City Pack bonus and one month of GTA+ for digital purchases. Physical edition revealed to be a code in a box.
Aug 18–20, 2026	“CyberLeek” leak: gameplay clips and the full Leonida map. Take-Two subpoenas Microsoft and Discord.
Aug 27, 2026	“GTA VI: An Extended Look” — 27 minutes of gameplay, premiering on Netflix with a six-hour exclusive window; 31.1 million views in four days and No. 1 in 87 of 93 countries.
Sep 1, 2026	Pre-orders surge nearly 600% after the Extended Look.
Sep 5, 2026	Rob Nelson (Rockstar North) on another delay: the game “will definitely be released” on the date.
Sep 10, 2026	Sony reveals the limited-edition GTA 6 DualSense; the black model is exclusive to PlayStation Direct.
Sep 15, 2026	Stephen Root confirms he voices “Brian” — the first actor to publicly claim a role.
Sep 16, 2026	Rockstar details the relationship system between Lucia and Jason, with impact on the story and parts of gameplay.
Sep 17, 2026	“GTA VI: The Album” announced: 34 original tracks with Atlantic Records, out November 20.

What we know about the game

Two protagonists, a whole state

Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos, with character switching, in Leonida — the Florida-inspired state that includes Vice City, Ambrosia, Grassrivers, Leonida Keys, Port Gellhorn and Mount Kalaga. It is the series’ biggest map; according to Rob Nelson, nobody on the team knows the whole game by heart.

Mechanics confirmed in September

Robberies at nearly any store, a six-star wanted system, a focus ability for combat and escapes, fuel that needs refilling, narrower roads that change driving, and the end of “tap X to sprint” — running is now controlled differently. Weapons organized by class and non-lethal options.

Online comes later

GTA 6 launches as a single-player game. The online component comes later: in employment tribunal documents, Rockstar referred to a confidential 32-player format. The company has not detailed it publicly.

Price, editions and platforms

Item	Detail
Release	November 19, 2026, midnight local time; preload on Nov 12
Platforms	PS5, PS5 Pro (native 4K, per a Sony leak) and Xbox Series X|S; PC expected 12–18 months later
Standard	$79.99 — physical (code in box) or digital
Ultimate	$99.99 — digital only
Bonuses	Vintage Vice City Pack (purchases through Nov 20) + 1 month of GTA+ (digital)
Soundtrack	“GTA VI: The Album,” 34 tracks, Nov 20, vinyl and CD

Why this matters to you

The disc-less “physical” edition changes the math for anyone planning to resell or lend the game — you cannot. PS5 and Series X owners are set; PC players will wait until 2027 or 2028, as with GTA V and Red Dead Redemption 2. And if you are torn between a PS5 and a PS5 Pro, the leaked native-4K support is the strongest argument yet for the upgraded console.

Frequently asked questions

When does GTA 6 come out?

November 19, 2026, at midnight local time, on PS5, PS5 Pro and Xbox Series X|S. Rockstar and Take-Two reaffirmed the date in September.

How much does GTA 6 cost?

$79.99 for the Standard Edition and $99.99 for the Ultimate (digital only). The physical edition ships with a download code, not a disc.

Is GTA 6 coming to PC?

Not at launch. The market expects a PC version 12 to 18 months later, as with previous Rockstar games.

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